Monday, November 2, 2009

Mockumentary - ABCs "Modern Family"

An independently wealthy geezer married to a hot Latina. Gay new parents fearful of becoming social pariahs. Forty-something suburban parents with a "wanna-be-OG" complex. How can ABC go wrong with this mixture?!


The answer is: they can't! The ensemble cast (starring Ed O'Neill of "Married, with Children" fame) is terrific! Even the child actors have some serious comedic chops. From the quintessential self-focused teenage daughter to the smarter-than-he-appears son of the geezer's second wife, the kids are by no means overshadowed by the veteran adult actors. It all works and they all work well together.

Oh, and the guest stars who stop by for a visit add to the asylum-like feel of this eclectic sitcom. Shelley Long as the neurotic, slightly violent ex-wife is superb! I can't wait to see who'll pop in next!

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